Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Lobectomy Anuradha R. Bhama Geeta Lal The thyroid gland, the largest endocrine gland in the body, is located in the midline of the neck and is composed of two…
GENERAL SURGERY
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst In this section, the anatomy of the upper midline of the neck is explored, and the embryology of the thyroid gland and associated anomalies is discussed through…
Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy
Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy Carlos A. Pelaez Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy is now the standard operative technique for long-term airway access at many institutions around the world. There are two slightly different…
Tracheostomy and Cricothyroidotomy
Tracheostomy and Cricothyroidotomy Grant O. Lee Kent Choi Tracheostomy is necessary when long-term access to the airway for ventilatory support or respiratory toilet is required. It may also be indicated…
Introduction
Introduction General surgical procedures involving the neck can be divided into those that are performed through a midline approach and those that are performed through a lateral incision. Accordingly, the…
Laryngoscopy and Endotracheal Intubation
Laryngoscopy and Endotracheal Intubation Laura A. Adam Kent Choi Laryngoscopy, or visualization of the larynx, is performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. In this chapter, indirect (or mirror) laryngoscopy…
Introduction
Introduction Although not strictly operative procedures, laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation are frequently performed by surgeons. Endotracheal intubation is considered an ESSENTIAL COMMON technique by SCORE, the Surgical Committee on Resident…
Parotidectomy
Parotidectomy The parotid gland is divided into a superficial lobe and a deep lobe for the purposes of surgical dissection. Because 70% to 80% of the parotid tissue lies in…
Introduction
Introduction Facial incisions are designed to preserve facial symmetry and motion and to minimize scarring. To remove small skin tumors, make elective incisions in natural skin “wrinkle lines,” if possible…
Introduction
Introduction This anatomically complex region is presented in four sections: The face and parotid region (Chapter 1e), endoscopy of the upper respiratory tract (Chapter 2), the midline of the neck…
